Ageratum is an annual flowering plant that blooms in a variety of colors including white, blue-violet, and red-pink.
Let us learn how to grow ageratum flowers from seeds at home, along with the steps to grow it in pots.
Types of Ageratum
In India, you can find Blue Horizon, Red Sea and Hawaiian White varieties of Ageratum to grow in your home garden.
Ageratum Growing Season
In India, you can sow ageratum seeds during late winter, spring, or early summer (January-April).
Pot Size
Choose to grow bags or pots 9-15 inches wide or deep with proper drainage holes.
Prepare the Soil
Ageratum prefers well-drained and moist soil enriched with organic matter.
Sow Ageratum Seeds
Spread the ageratum seeds over the soil. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of the potting soil mix. Ageratum seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
Transplanting
Once the first true leaves appear, you need to transplant the seedling into a larger pot.
Watering
Ageratum thrives in moist soil, although it can tolerate dryness but regular watering is good for its growth.
Sunlight
Ageratum needs full sunlight, especially in cold regions. However, it can grow best in partial shade in warm regions.
Ageratum Blooming Time
Ageratum flowers bloom 2-3 months after planting, usually between May to November in warm regions.
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